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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.56, 537.30 and 184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.56, 537.30 and 184.82 is: 276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.56 : 537.30 = 184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.56/537.30 = 184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.56x = 537.30 × 184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.56x = 99,301.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,301.10/358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.94

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